Combining a degree in Industrial Arts and a 40 year career in the manufacturing sector, Elton has extensive experience in the production of industrial equipment, including central air conditioners, electronic scales and telephone equipment, just to name a few. It is no wonder that he eventually turned his love for tools, machines and processes into smaller-scale, but equally impressive, creations that could be enjoyed by the art community at large.

In addition to his most commonly used medium, which is wood, Elton additionally builds objects out of stone, steel, copper and ceramics.

His greatest challenge, in his own words, is continually "coming up with unique and interesting things to build."